Research, Projects, Policy & Institutional Development
Sector Overview
SONAFO uses research, evidence, project management, and institutional strengtheningto improve development outcomes. This sector supports quality programming, informeddecision-making, accountability, and long-term organizational capacity.
Key Focus Areas
- Research and Assessments — Conducting studies, needs assessments, baselinesurveys, environmental assessments, and community research to design bettersolutions.
- Project Design and Management — Developing and managing projects thatrespond to community needs, donor priorities, and national development goals.
- Policy Analysis — Reviewing policies and providing recommendations related toenvironment, climate change, agriculture, livestock, water, fisheries, andcommunity development.
- Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning — Tracking projectperformance, measuring results, collecting feedback, and applying lessons toimprove future programmes.
- Knowledge Management — Documenting experiences, success stories, researchfindings, training materials, and lessons learned for wider sharing.
- Capacity Development — Strengthening the skills of staff, communities, localinstitutions, civil society groups, and partners through training and mentoring.
- Institutional Strengthening — Providing technical support to communities,institutions, and partners across environment, agriculture, livestock, water,fisheries, resilience, and project management.
Why It Matters (Benefits)
- Ensures programmes are grounded in evidence and real community needs
- Improves accountability and transparency to donors and partners
- Strengthens the long-term institutional capacity of local partners
- Builds a body of knowledge that informs stronger future programming
